Archdale is a light rail station for the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The station, which features an elevated island platform that sit between the two tracks, is located along Old Pinville Road at Archdale Drive. The station serves the Montclaire neighborhood and connects to nearby Archdale Park.HistoryThe Archdale viaduct was installed in the period between April 5 through May 5, 2006. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007.Public artAs part of the CATS Art in Transit program, Archdale features several pieces intended to provide a better overall aesthetic for the station. The works include a planter bench by Alice Adams, drinking fountain basins designed to look like dogwoods, the North Carolina state flower, by Nancy Blum, gingham motifs on both the pavers and shelters by Leticia Huerta, the painting of the bridge and retaining walls by Marek Ranis and the Tower of Light abstract display of acrylic reflectors on the elevator tower by Richard C. Elliot.
